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Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
By Texas Tribune, By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that...
Key takeaway The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day under the Obama administration and during President Donald Trump’s first term.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn a lower court order blocking the Trump administration's immigration policy has significant implications for San Antonio , a city with a long history of welcoming migrants and asylum seekers. The policy, known as metering, limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day, leading to a humanitarian crisis with thousands of people settling in makeshift shelters along the US-Mexico border. San Antonio's own experience with migrant influxes, particularly during the Haitian migrant crisis, demonstrates the need for humane and efficient processing of asylum claims. The city's social services and non-profit organizations have shouldered the burden of providing aid to migrants, highlighting the importance of a fair and lawful asylum process. As the Trump administration considers reviving this policy, San Antonio residents and community leaders will be watching closely to see how it affects the city's migrant population and the local organizations that serve them.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that...
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